This Pride Month, Catholic Church shows clear, if subtle, shifts toward LGBTQ welcome

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — From welcoming trans women at the Vatican to promoting LGBTQ outreach around the world, some advocates say Pope Francis has created a space for inclusion without fear.

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